Thailand Visa
A Guide to the New Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a newly announced visa designed to support the government’s efforts to increase tourism in Thailand. It provides an incentive to foreigners that work remotely, colloquially referred to as “digital nomads”, to stay and work in Thailand for extended periods without immigration or tax concerns. If you successfully acquire a …
Thailand Visa Exemption (May 2024)
As of May 2024, Thailand has successfully extended its Thailand Visa Exemption Scheme to 5 countries in Asia in an attempt to further increase traffic to the Kingdom. What is the Thailand Visa Exemption Scheme? The Visa Exemption Scheme allows tourists to enter Thailand without the need to apply for a visa beforehand and stay …
TM6 Requirement Lifted at Land and Sea Checkpoints in Thailand
From April 15 to October 15, 2024, several land and sea checkpoints crossing into Thailand will no longer require people entering the country to fill out the Tor Mor 6 (TM6) immigration form. This move was taken by the government and immigration authorities with the hopes that it would ease congestion at checkpoints and make …
New Thai Visa Option: Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Visa
In May 2024, the Thai cabinet approved the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC Visa), a new type of long-term visa option that caters to specialists, executives, professionals, and their dependents. This visa aims to support the development of targeted industries in Thailand such as automation, robotics, aviation, logistics, and biochemicals. What is the EEC Visa Thailand? …
Visa Waived For Kazakh Tourists Entering Thailand
In February 2024, the Thai Prime Minister’s cabinet decided to continue the policy of waiving visa requirements for tourists from Kazakhstan for an additional six months. Originally, this visa-free scheme would last only from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024, but after seeing the positive impact it had had on the tourism industry in …
Thailand Marriage Visa
What is the Thailand Marriage Visa? It is a visa available to individuals who are married to a Thai citizen and meet the requirements set by the Immigration Bureau. This visa allows for a continuous one-year residence in Thailand without requiring the holder to leave the country. Furthermore, it offers the flexibility of annual renewal …
Thailand and China Set for Visa Waivers from March 1
On Sunday, 28 January 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, an agreement for mutual visa exemption was signed between China and Thailand. Effective March 1, 2024, the signing of this visa waiver aligns with the current trend of visa exemption agreements between China and various Southeast Asian nations. The deal is hoped to promote both Thai and …
Couples Retiring in Thailand Under the Thai Retirement Visa
Thailand has long been one of the most popular retirement destinations for retirees all around the world, offering quality healthcare, a reasonable cost of living, safety, and accessibility to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes. Considering the cultural and language differences, as well as making decisions, navigating the legal aspects of your retirement can …